Assistant/Associate/Senior Scientist in Radiology & Imaging Sciences

Indiana University, United States

Updated: 25 days ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline: ;

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Position Details


Title Assistant/Associate/Senior Scientist in Radiology & Imaging Sciences
Specific Title Assistant Research Professor, Alzheimer's Disease Research
Appointment Type Scientist Track Faculty
Department IUSM - Radiology & Imaging Sciences
Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
Assistant Professor (research track): Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) seeks two candidates to join our department at the level of Assistant Professor in the research track. These positions are focused on supporting ongoing and planned Alzheimer’s disease research. Funding is from NIH and related grant support, the IU Center for Neuroimaging, and the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
Job responsibility:
Responsibilities include (1) Organization and management of large-scale processing pipelines for multi-modal MRI and PET data sets, both locally obtained and from major national/international Alzheimer’s disease related database resources (MRI modalities include but are not limited to structural, resting and task-based functional scans, ASL perfusion, advanced diffusion, and SWI/QSM. Molecular imaging studies include amyloid and tau PET, FDG PET, and smaller scale studies with novel tracers); (2) Development and oversight of quality control processes to assure data integrity; (3) Liaison with research IT staff and developers to ensure effective use of high performance computational resources to support data analysis; (4) Collaborate with other faculty on relevant research projects of programmatic priority and personal interest; (5) Contribute to and lead high quality scientific publications and federal and foundation grant applications; and (6) Provide training and co/mentorship for junior researchers and students. It is expected that faculty will collaborate broadly to support and develop large, multidisciplinary research programs. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the tripartite mission (research, education, service) with a distribution of effort commensurate with center, department and institutional needs.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate should have a record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications demonstrating scholarly ability, experience working with multi-modal MRI and/or PET medical image processing tools and be committed to compete for independent extramural research funding. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) are important for this position within a highly collaborative environment.
About us:
The Center for Neuroimaging is dedicated to advancing the state of the art in research and clinical care of brain disorders through 1) utilizing advanced imaging technologies to understand brain structure and function, 2) investigating the influence of genetic variation on imaging phenotypes in health and illness as well as treatment response, 3) development, assessment, and validation of emerging imaging technologies and analytic approaches, and 4) provision of training and experience in structural, functional and molecular neuroimaging research.
The Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (IADRC) was established in 1991 to bring together a multidisciplinary team of investigators and institutional resources directed towards AD and related disorders. At the forefront of Alzheimer’s disease research for over 30 years, the IADRC is one of only 37 NIA-designated centers in the U.S. solely committed to Alzheimer’s research. The scientific themes of the IADRC focus on precision medicine including mechanistic research on etiology, early detection, and therapeutics. The IADRC also has a strong community engagement and outreach focus to help address the need for greater inclusion of underrepresented participants in AD research.
As the nation’s largest medical school, is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and well being for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Indianapolis: Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation
How to apply:
We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated and collaborative. If interested, please go the link provided and follow the instructions to create an account. Please include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references.
Basic Qualifications
Eligibility:
· Educational Qualification: PhD or equivalent degree in medical neuroscience, cognitive psychology, or related disciplines.
· Experience: Post-doctoral training with at least three years of post-doctoral experience in design and analysis of MRI and/or PET neuroimaging studies with experience in relating imaging to factors such cognitive performance, subjective concerns, and risk factors (e.g., sleep and neuropsychiatric symptoms) is required. Experience in research study design and preparation of publications and grant applications related to imaging science and/or Alzheimer’s disease is required.
· Software Skills: Strong neuroimaging analysis background using leading scan processing and visualization tools (e.g., SPM, FSL, FreeSurfer, ANTs, and specialized toolkits for connectomics and other applications), and experience with relevant computing platforms (e.g, Linux, Cloud) and programming (e.g, MATLAB, Python), and statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS) are required.
Department Contact for Questions
Carla Ewing,
Associate Director, HR, IUSM Radiology & Imaging Sciences
[email protected]
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
OAA # IUSM-01933-2024

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